Zendaya Channels Athena in a Breathtaking Winged Gown at The Odyssey Premiere

Touching down in Manhattan for the star-studded New York premiere of Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey, Zendaya orchestrated a pure cultural reset on the red carpet. Coordinated alongside longtime image architect Law Roach and stylist Yvonne Shelly , the actress dissolved the boundary between red-carpet glamour and high-concept cinematic costuming to embody her on-screen role as the Greek goddess Athena. Stepping out in a bespoke, winged ivory creation by Parisian avant-garde house Matières Fécales illuminated by High Jewelry from Chopard and her signature Jessica McCormack diamond rings, the moment was completed with romantic, undone braiding by hairstylist Coree Moreno and luminous, sun-kissed skin powered by Prada Beauty.

To match the mythic scale of the gown without overwhelming its sculptural neckline, Roach and Shelly curated a radiant suite of yellow-and-white diamond jewelry that echoed classical golden warmth. Chopard High Jewelry chandelier drop earrings caught the flashbulbs against her bare shoulders, paired with a matching Chopard yellow diamond cocktail ring and her everyday Jessica McCormack stack—anchoring her East-West Cushion Diamond Button Back Ring alongside a sleek 18k yellow gold round wire band.

The theatrical execution signals a bold evolution in red-carpet method dressing. Drawn from Matières Fécales designers Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran’s Fall 2025 runway vision, the gown eschews conventional Grecian chiffon in favor of an architectural corset bodice and swirling, chiseled pleats that mimic the tactile grain of carved Hellenistic marble. Rising seamlessly from the reverse of the silhouette, oversized feathered wings evoke the Winged Victory of Samothrace, transforming the premiere arrivals carpet into a living museum installation.

For the premiere, the beauty direction centered on keeping Zendaya’s complexion fresh, luminous, and naturally sun-kissed. Crafted exclusively with Prada Beauty, the makeup was intentionally minimal, placing glowing skin at the heart of the look with soft warmth diffused across the high points where the sun would naturally hit. Skin was prepped to a lit-from-within finish using Augmented Skin Cream, Augmented Skin Essence, Augmented Skin Eye Cream, and Prada Balm in Universal, followed by a seamless complexion base of Reveal Skin Optimizing Foundation in NW45 and Blurring + Micro-Correcting Concealer in LC3. A custom blend of Touch Cream-to-Powder Blush in Caffee and Cherry sculpted her cheekbones with warm terracotta-rose dimension, while Prada Balm in Astral Pink delivered a sheer, pH-adaptive flush to the lips.

Balancing the architectural drama of the feathered wings, hairstylist Coree Moreno crafted an effortlessly romantic, waist-length fishtail braid with lived-in texture and soft, wispy tendrils framing her jawline. By keeping the hair airy and touchable rather than severely pulled back, Moreno infused the mythological silhouette with modern, ethereal movement.

Channeling Zendaya’s angelic red-carpet moment for eveningwear events and black-tie galas comes down to combining sculptural ivory draping with delicate feather detailing. From strapless plume-trimmed silhouettes and cowl-neck silk maxis to pleated halter gowns, these curated pieces capture the same ethereal goddess energy.

“The architectural precision of the sculpted bodice and sweeping wings elevates this ensemble from mere garment to living, classical mythology.”

Key Fashion Takeaways

• Mythological Sculpture as Couture: Engineered by Matières Fécales, the strapless ivory gown pairs a structured, bone-corseted bodice with swirling, chiseled pleats that replicate the tactile weight and movement of carved Hellenistic marble.
• Winged Victory Homage: Dramatic, oversized feathered wings rising from the back of the silhouette blur the boundary between red-carpet eveningwear and cinematic armor, paying direct tribute to Athena and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
• Luminous, Sun-Kissed Minimalism: Grounding the avant-garde proportions, Coree Moreno’s undone fishtail braid and a fresh, skin-first Prada Beauty complexion—anchored by Reveal Skin Optimizing Foundation in NW45, Touch Cream-to-Powder Blush in Caffee and Cherry, and Prada Balm in Astral Pink—kept the finish modern and organic.
• High-Jewelry Warmth: Chopard High Jewelry yellow-and-white diamond drop earrings and a vivid yellow diamond ring echoed the golden undertones of Zendaya’s signature Jessica McCormack diamond-and-gold ring stack, completing a masterclass in narrative method dressing.